Seekh Kebab Recipe – simple and easy to make
A savory Asian delight where seasoned minced meat, often lamb or beef, is molded onto skewers and grilled or roasted to perfection, resulting in smoky, succulent, and flavorful cylindrical kebabs. A classic favourite for barbecues, gatherings, or a delicious homemade meal.
📌 Recipe Details
⏳ Preparation & Cooking Time: 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4-6 portions
Preparation: 15 minutes
Marination: At least 30 minutes
Skewering: 10 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
💫 Ingredients
For the Kebab Mixture:
- 500g minced meat (chicken, lamb, or beef)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons gram flour (besan)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
⚖️ Instructions
🍲 Preparation:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine minced meat, chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chillies, coriander leaves, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, gram flour, and oil.
- Mix thoroughly to form a uniform mixture.
🥣 Marination:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavours to meld and enhances the taste of the kebabs.
🍢 Skewering:
- Remove the marinated mixture from the refrigerator.
- Using wet hands, shape portions of the mixture into cylindrical kebabs around the soaked wooden skewers.
🔥 Cooking:
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Grill the kebabs for about 6-8 minutes on each side, turning occasionally until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Alternatively, cook the kebabs in a pan on the stovetop with a little oil, turning them frequently for even cooking.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
Serve the Seekh Kebabs hot with mint chutney, yogurt sauce, or your favourite dipping sauce. Pair them with naan, roti, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Seekh Kebabs:
- For extra juiciness, add a small amount of finely grated raw papaya to the mixture.
- Chill the mixture before shaping to make it easier to handle.
- Ensure the skewers are soaked in water to prevent burning.
- Cook on medium heat to avoid burning the outside while keeping the inside tender and moist.
Enjoy these delicious homemade Seekh Kebabs—a perfect addition to any feast! 😋
